The effect of tomato and lycopene…intervention trials.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
The effect of tomato and lycopene on clinical characteristics and molecular markers of UV-induced skin deterioration: A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention trials.
Xiaofeng Zhang, Qilun Zhou, Yue Qi, Xiaoli Chen, Jinlan Deng, Yongping Zhang + 2 more
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2024
Findings
People who took lycopene supplements or ate tomato-based products showed measurable improvements in skin protection: reduced redness, thicker and denser skin, and better resistance to UV damage. The research suggests lycopene works as an internal antioxidant that helps neutralize sun-related skin stress, though it's not a replacement for sunscreen.
Design
Meta-Analysis
Evidence
Strong
Journal
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition
Ingredients studied